Add 45/32 and 20/98
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 20/98
45/32 + 20/98 is 2525/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
45/32 = 45 × 49/32 × 49 = 2205/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
20/98 = 20 × 16/98 × 16 = 320/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1568 + 320/1568 = 2205 + 320/1568 = 2525/1568 - So, 45/32 + 20/98 = 2525/1568
In mixed form: 1957/1568
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